THE PROCESS - TENSION & ANCHOR
The act of securing the structural fabric panels into there permanent location. Typically this procedure begins after a few fabric panels are installed. The first stage requires the fabric to be tensioned laterally along the roped edge. This is accomplished by attaching a special lever type tool (which is provided in Sprung's Tool Kit) near the base of the beam. At the same time workers are preparing the purlins on the inside of the structure, as well as removing any temporary anchors that were installed. Hydraulic pumps are then attached to the purlins. Each purlin is tensioned approximately 5" to a predetermined point and secured by a bolt. The beams are then anchored into there final position.
Typical equipment required:
- 2 Manlifts
- Fall Arrest Gear
- Air Compressor
- Jack Hammer
Specific equipment information
